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Emerald gooseberry is an early variety intended for cultivation in the short Siberian summer. Capable of withstanding low temperatures. A characteristic feature of the variety, along with frost resistance, is the ability of high fruiting, unpretentious care and high taste of the fruit. "Emerald" feels comfortable in the conditions of Siberia and the climate of the Southern latitudes.
Breeding history of the variety
Gooseberry bushy "Emerald" ("Ural emerald") - the result of the selection work of the South Ural Research Institute in Chelyabinsk. V.S.Ilyin is considered the originator of the variety. The gooseberry was obtained from "Pervenets Minusinsk" and "Nugget". The "Ural Emerald" was created for cultivation in the West Siberian region. In 2000, the variety was entered in the State Register.
Description of the gooseberry variety Ural emerald
Characteristic features of a self-fertile early variety for universal use:
- The height of the Uralsky Emerald gooseberry is average up to 1.5 m, the bush is compact, not wide, but dense, and takes up little space on the plot. Shoots are upright, stiff, perennial, light brown, green, thin annuals. The studding rate of the Emerald is low. The processes are soft, thornless. The gooseberry belongs to the thornless species.
- The leaf is dark green in color, the structure is uneven, five-lobed with wavy edges. Its sizes are uneven: small, medium, large. The crown is thick.
- Flowers are inconspicuous pinkish, medium-sized, single, bisexual. An ovary is formed on each of them.
Description of gooseberry fruit "Ural Emerald":
- on the bush, the fruits are not the same, the weight varies from 3.5 g to 7.5 g;
- rounded;
- the peel is transparent, does not hide a large number of seeds;
- the pulp of a thick yellow-green consistency, black seeds are small;
- the taste of the "Uralskiy Emerald" variety is sweet with a slight sourness;
- the berry is juicy, aromatic.
"Emerald" was created for cultivation in Siberia and the Urals. Was adapted for harsh winters. Gradually, the gooseberry spread to the Central Black Earth part of the Russian Federation. Thornless gooseberry "Ural Emerald" can be found in the areas of the Stavropol and Krasnodar Territories.
Characteristics of the variety
Gooseberry variety "Izumrud" corresponds to the description declared by the originators in terms of yield and frost resistance. An unpretentious plant to care for, resistant to diseases and pests, has rightfully taken the place of a favorite.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
The Emerald gooseberry was created by crossing frost-resistant varieties, so the temperature drops of -35 ° C are not afraid of it. In more severe frosts, a culture without shelter may die. Variety "Emerald" is not drought-resistant - it requires constant watering for the entire growing season.
Productivity and fruiting
The hybrid gooseberry "Ural Emerald", according to gardeners, is a high-yielding variety.Self-fertile by 40% - the amount of the crop will increase if other varieties are planted nearby, for example, “Beryl". He will act as a pollinator. "Emerald" produces berries with high gastronomic and biological characteristics. Ripens evenly by the end of June and mid-July. The yield from one bush is 4–5.5 kg, depending on the height of the berry crop.
Gooseberries "Ural Emerald" are early ripening, so ripe berries are recommended to be removed immediately to prevent shedding. Fruits do not survive on the parent shrub after reaching maturity. In a hot summer without watering, the berries are prone to baking in the sun.
Scope of the fruit
The energy value of the crop is high; it is recommended to eat fresh gooseberries. Vitamins and microelements are lost by 50% after heat treatment. Jams and preserves from berries are prepared, but they turn out to be of liquid consistency and nondescript gray-green color. In addition to household plots, the Emerald gooseberry is grown on an industrial scale. With technical ripeness, the berry remains within 10 days, it tolerates transportation well.
Disease and pest resistance
Gooseberry "Emerald" is genetically resistant to damage by pests and fungal infections. If the rules of agricultural technology are not followed (a shaded place with nearby groundwater, irregular watering in a dry summer, violations of feeding norms), the variety is affected by a number of diseases: septoria, powdery mildew, anthracnose.
Pests parasitizing the culture: spider mites, aphids, goldfish.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Gooseberry "Ural Emerald" meets all the stated characteristics:
- high frost resistance;
- abundant fruiting;
- adapted to the climate of the Urals and Siberia;
- fruiting periods within 15 years;
- produces large berries with excellent gastronomic characteristics;
- disease resistant;
- "Emerald" bears fruit in all weather conditions;
- low studding;
- unpretentious gooseberry care;
- berries are stored for a long time without losing their taste;
- well transported over long distances.
The unstable amount of harvest can be attributed to the conditional disadvantage of "Emerald". If in one season the collection was up to 6 kg from one plant, then the next summer may be half less. It also requires constant watering and too dense crown.
Gooseberry planting rules
Gooseberry "Ural Emerald" is not sprawling, compact. Placed on the site can be close to other varieties that will help pollinate the crop and improve the amount of harvest.
Recommended timing
The optimal time for planting the Emerald gooseberry is the end of September. You can breed a crop with a purchased seedling or prepare it yourself. If there is an adult "Emerald" bush, then one-year-old cuttings are added to it in early spring. Over the summer, they will give a root system, ready in the fall for placement in a permanent place.
Choosing the right place
The "Emerald" variety bears fruit well and does not get sick in areas open to the sun on the south side. In lowlands with close subsoil waters, the plant loses the quantity and quality of the crop, there is a risk of fungal infections. Gooseberry Ural Emerald "is not afraid of a sharp temperature drop, the north wind, but in shaded places it feels uncomfortable.
Variety "Emerald" demanding on the composition of the soil. For a good growing season, it is recommended to plant the plant in fertile loamy soil. Will not grow in a swampy place.If it is not possible to comply with the conditions, a seedling of the "Uralsky Emerald" variety is placed on an artificially prepared hill so that there is a distance of at least a meter to the subsoil waters.
Selection and preparation of planting material
When choosing a cutting, attention is paid to the appearance of the plant:
- the presence of at least three shoots;
- they must be clipped;
- obligatory presence of intact kidneys;
- leaves are clean without spots;
- smooth bark of dark green color;
- the root system is developed, without dry processes.
Before planting, cuttings of the "Izumrudny" variety are placed in a manganese solution for 4 hours, then a growth stimulator "HB-101" is added to the solution.
Landing algorithm
Description of the sequence of planting gooseberry "Emerald":
- Prepare the place, dig up the soil, clean weeds.
- Make a recess for planting with a diameter of 40 cm, a depth of 60 cm.
- At the bottom, 200 g of wood ash is poured.
- The roots are evenly distributed in the planting pit.
- Separate the shoots so that they do not touch.
- The planting material of "Emerald" is covered with soil.
- Water abundantly.
On the ground line, the buds are removed, taking into account that at least 4 pieces remain at the top of the cutting.
Gooseberry follow-up care
Gooseberry "Ural Emerald" bears fruit within 15 years, in order to get the desired harvest every year it is recommended to take care of the plant:
- In the first 3 years in the spring, "Uralsky Emerald" must be fed with a fertilizer containing nitrogen.
- Form a bush immediately after planting by shortening 3-4 branches of the seedling to 5 buds. Next spring, 4 strong young shoots are added to the main crown, the rest are cut off. In the third year, according to the same scheme. In the end, you should get a bush with 10 branches forming a crown. Further formation, if necessary, is based on replacing old branches with young ones.
- The "Emerald" bush does not need a garter, the branches hold ripe berries well.
- Watering is carried out throughout the entire growth at least once every 7 days.
The Uralsky Emerald variety does not require shelter for the winter; it is enough to huddle and cover with straw or fallen leaves of fruit trees. The plant is not damaged by rodents.
Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention
The Ural Emerald gooseberry variety is practically not affected by diseases, it is not afraid of garden pests. In the rare event that dark spots appear on the leaves, and a gray bloom on the berries, "Emerald" is infected with a fungus that causes powdery mildew. To rid the Emerald gooseberry from the disease, it is recommended to treat the bush with Fitosporin, Oxykh or Topaz according to the instructions for the preparation.
As a preventive measure, before the appearance of buds, watering the plant with hot water will destroy 70% of spores. Then the Emerald gooseberry is sprayed with a 3% solution of Bordeaux liquid or soda ash (25 g per 5 l of water), wood ash is poured onto the root circle.
To combat parasites, special herbicides are used that are suitable for the type of pest.
Conclusion
Due to its frost resistance, the "Emerald" gooseberry is ideal for cultivation in regions with cold climates. The early ripening variety fully ripens by the end of summer. "Emerald" Gives a good harvest of large, sweet, aromatic berries. Suitable for cultivation on private and farm households. It lies for a long time and successfully transfers transportation.
